Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Steve Cropper, Stax Records guitarist, dies at 84
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Legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper, a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.’s and key architect of the Memphis soul sound at Stax Records, has died at age 84. Cropper passed away on December 3, 2025, in Nashville, with his family confirming the news but not disclosing a cause of death. His influential career spanned decades, shaping hits for artists like Otis Redding and Sam & Dave.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place Saturday in Los Angeles, honoring artists including Cyndi Lauper and Outkast. Performers like Teddy Swims and Chappell Roan paid tribute to the inductees during the event. Highlights from the ceremony will air on ABC on Jan. 1, 2026.